AnyBar vs Hidden Bar
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
AnyBar
8.0Menu bar status indicator
Hidden Bar
8.0Utility to hide menu bar items
| Metric | AnyBar | Hidden Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 20 | 2.6K |
| 90-day Installs | 90 | 7.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 330 | 30.1K |
| Version | 0.2.3 | 1.10 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 6.0K | 13.5K |
| GitHub Forks | 159 | 381 |
| Open Issues | 17 | 143 |
| License | EPL-1.0 | MIT |
| Language | Objective-C | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 8mo ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
AnyBar
AnyBar is a lightweight macOS menu bar status indicator that allows users to display customizable status icons. It is particularly useful for developers and power users who want quick access to system or application status without switching contexts. The app's ability to integrate with command-line tools makes it a versatile utility for monitoring processes or workflows.
Displays customizable status indicators in the menu bar, which can be updated via scripts or commands.
Pros
- + Lightweight and efficient
- + Highly customizable with support for various status icons
- + Scriptable, allowing integration with command-line tools
- + Free and open-source
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Lack of icons in the menu bar for some users
Hidden Bar
Hidden Bar is a lightweight macOS utility that helps users declutter their menu bar by hiding unused icons. It's ideal for power users looking to streamline their interface, offering a simple yet effective solution to menu bar overload.
Hides unused menu bar icons, keeping the menu bar clean and uncluttered.
Pros
- + Lightweight and efficient
- + Open-source with MIT license
- + Helps declutter the menu bar
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Some bugs and feature requests are open